On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the country from the Paris Agreement, marking the second exit from this landmark climate accord.
This move continues a decade-long policy oscillation: in 2017, during his first term, Trump announced the U.S.'s initial withdrawal, finalized in 2020. President Joe Biden rejoined the accord in 2021, reinstating the U.S.'s commitment to combating global climate change. Now, Trump's second withdrawal signals a renewed focus on traditional energy policies and reduced emphasis on global climate cooperation.
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